1 citations
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March 1985 in “Head & neck surgery” This study reports disastrous outcomes from artificial hair fiber implants, with some patients still needing repair to remove retained fiber fragments; hair-bearing punch grafts may help some patients.
3 citations
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January 2018 in “Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences” In this study, the use of Biofibre hair implants showed significant improvements in scalp coverage and Hamilton scale grading for 97.94% of male and female patients with androgenetic alopecia after two years, with minimal and manageable side effects reported.
9 citations
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November 2008 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that artificial copolyamide fiber implantation was generally safe and aesthetically pleasing for patients with androgenetic alopecia who failed conventional therapies, though mild complications like folliculitis were noted in some cases.
7 citations
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June 2020 in “JAAD Case Reports” This article reviews the development of biocompatible artificial hair for treating hair loss and reports encouraging results from clinical trials, but it provides no new clinical findings.
1 citations
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April 2023 in “PubMed” This study assessed biocompatible artificial hair implants in patients with androgenetic alopecia, observing improvements in appearance and socio-psychological benefits after multiple implant sessions.
December 2025 in “Frontiers in Medicine” This study assessed patient satisfaction and hair retention in 15 individuals with alopecia treated with Biofibre ® 4.0 artificial hair implants, finding high levels of satisfaction and excellent biocompatibility, with no significant adverse reactions reported after one year.
1 citations
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February 2021 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” The researchers reviewed artificial hair implantation's history and controversies, noting that studies show promise but suffer from poor methodology. They emphasized the need for higher-quality research to confirm the procedure's safety and efficacy.
7 citations
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December 2017 in “Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences” This abstract outlines the historical development and medical validation of artificial hair implants, particularly the approval and improvement of the Biofibre® implant technique in Europe and Australia, and highlights its advantages as the latest advancement in hair restoration treatments.
3 citations
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August 2003 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Surgery and Aesthetic Dermatology” This study documented that fiber hair implants effectively restored hair in over 85% of patients with permanent alopecia, with only mild and rare complications reported.
January 2007 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study found that implanting polyamide hair fibers may serve as a supplementary treatment for scalp scars, with most cases showing favorable outcomes and manageable complications.
1 citations
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April 2022 in “Journal of Biological Regulators and Homeostatic Agents/Journal of Biological Regulators & Homeostatic Agents” This study reported that among 1337 patients receiving biocompatible artificial hair implants, common side effects included mild inflammation (7%) and itching (<3%), while patient satisfaction was high at 96%, though COVID-19 may have impacted some results.
10 citations
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January 2007 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The study reported that using polyamide hair fiber implants may be an effective adjunctive treatment for scalp scars, with most patients experiencing no complications.
January 2022 in “Social Science Research Network” In this study, researchers developed a long-lasting antibacterial coating for medical implants by anchoring silver nanoparticles onto polyamide surfaces, demonstrating potential to improve implant safety and effectiveness by reducing infection and inflammation.
2 citations
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February 2019 in “PubMed” In this study, Biofibre® artificial hair implantation showed high patient satisfaction and low fiber loss over three years among those with androgenetic alopecia, suggesting its safety and effectiveness for both genders with limited donor supply or needing quick results.
15 citations
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January 1992 in “Dermatology” This study found severe cutaneous complications after artificial hair implantation were associated with acute inflammatory and granulomatous infiltrates, suggesting bacterial infections significantly contribute to these complications.
January 2018 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology” This study describes the use of automatic Biofibre® hair implants as a surgical technique for hair restoration, offering immediate aesthetic results for men and women with hair loss or thinning, provided certain conditions for success are met.
6 citations
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January 1989 In this study, synthetic hair implantation for small bald areas in patients with cicatricial or androgenetic alopecia showed varied results in hair density, durability, and complications over six months.
2 citations
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August 2012 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” The letter argues that blaming synthetic hair implants for scalp cancer based on one report is biased and possibly coincidental.
17 citations
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June 2016 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” In this case report, a 46-year-old woman with familial frontal fibrosis alopecia experienced initial stabilization of hair loss with dutasteride and minoxidil, but artificial hair transplantation led to implant folliculitis, requiring removal of the fibers.
1 citations
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June 2018 in “The Journal of Dermatology” This case report from The Journal of Dermatology describes an instance of infective endocarditis linked to implanted artificial hair pyoderma, with no new generalizable results reported.
3 citations
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June 2019 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This study reported that the Biofibre® hair implantation system, used on 1,518 patients with various degrees of baldness and causes of alopecia, delivered immediate and visible results without scarring or hospitalization, which greatly improved patients' self-esteem and psychological well-being.
1 citations
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January 1997 in “European journal of plastic surgery” This case report describes a 45-year-old man with androgenetic alopecia who developed painful abscesses after monacrylic hair fiber implantation, requiring surgical intervention with tissue expansion and flap repair.
January 2023 in “Springer eBooks”
August 2003 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Surgery and Aesthetic Dermatology” The authors reported that fiber hair implants provided excellent results in over 85% of patients with permanent alopecia, with mild complications and a yearly fiber failure rate below 20%.
1 citations
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January 2023 in “Chemical Engineering Journal” In this study, the researchers reported two new cases of squamous cell carcinoma of the scalp following synthetic hair implantation, adding to existing concerns about the procedure's safety due to potential severe complications, though insufficient data exist to confirm a causal relationship.
5 citations
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February 2012 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” This case report introduces a novel instance of long-term cutaneous neoplastic degeneration following artificial hair implantation, a previously unreported complication in such procedures.
4 citations
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February 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study reported significant moderate-to-severe complications in two patients following synthetic hair fiber implantation, including recurrent infections, scalp issues, and granulomatous reactions, which were only resolved once the fibers were removed despite initial treatment attempts with antibiotics.
2 citations
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March 2019 in “PubMed” This article discusses various forms of alopecia and introduces Biofibre® as a current technique for addressing hair loss, without reporting new clinical results.
3 citations
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March 2019 in “PubMed” In this report, Biofibre® medical hair prosthetic fibers were shown to meet safety and biocompatibility standards, offering immediate aesthetic results for hair loss treatment with minor surgical intervention and reversible implantation, but requiring good after-care and yearly maintenance for optimal cosmetic outcomes.